Senior Financial Analyst / Project Finance Professional
Cherry Bekaert ‚Ä¢ Arlington, Virginia ‚Ä¢ Contractor ‚Ä¢ $90,000–$110,000 / year
Posted on Fri, Jul 17, 2026
Location: Arlington, VA (Hybrid – 3 days onsite)
Compensation: $90,000–$110,000 base (flexibility up to ~$115K–$120K) + bonus
Job Type: Full‑Time / Permanent
Cherry Bekaert is partnered with a growing government contracting organization in the Arlington, VA area that is seeking a Senior Financial Analyst / Project Finance professional to join its finance team. This is a newly created role due to growth and offers high visibility, partnering closely with senior leadership.
This opportunity is ideal for a finance professional with a strong background in government contracting, project finance, and corporate finance, who is eager to make an impact in a fast‑paced, collaborative environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Support both program‑level and corporate financial operations
- Prepare and analyze monthly financial submissions including revenue, billings, and forecasts
- Develop and maintain financial models for budgeting, forecasting, margin, and cash flow analysis
- Perform EAC/ETC analysis, variance analysis, and scenario modeling
- Analyze indirect rates and support contract financial performance
- Partner with operations, contracts, and leadership to provide actionable financial insights
- Assist with annual budgeting and long‑range planning
- Ensure compliance within a GovCon / FAR‑based environment
- Experience in government contracting finance required
- Strong knowledge of project finance and corporate FP&A
- Hands‑on experience with EACs, indirect rates, and contract financial analysis
- ERP experience preferred (Unanet, Costpoint, JAMIS, or similar)
- Strong Excel and financial modeling skills
- Ability to communicate effectively with both finance and non‑finance stakeholders
- Hybrid schedule: 3 days onsite in Arlington, VA
- Competitive compensation and bonus potential
- Strong benefits package including 401(k) match and healthcare
- Streamlined interview process (two steps)